Showroom Staging Associate - Sarasota, Fl

CITY Furniture•Sarasota, FL

5d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Showroom Staging Associate , the primary function of this position is supporting the Visual Merchandising team by assisting with product merchandising and maintaining the overall appearance of the showroom. You will work closely with the Visual Merchandising Coordinators (VMCs) to implement product layout changes and execute visual displays according to Merchandise Planning & Visual directives. You'll also ensure the exterior of the showroom and warehouse are clean and well-maintained, addressing daily maintenance and safety needs. Showroom Staging Associate will also assist with receiving weekly showroom deliveries, opening, and RFID tagging home accents, as well as inspecting showroom products for safety and physical condition, making necessary adjustments or repairs where possible. Your responsibilities will include managing showroom lighting, such as hanging chandeliers on a 12-foot ladder and maintaining track lighting. This role involves physical activity, including heavy lifting and moving furniture and boxes. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Visual Merchandising department at CITY Furniture.

Requirements

High School Diploma required from an accredited institution.
Understanding and previous use of basic hand tools for building & maintaining furniture
Basic understanding of lighting wiring
One to five years of operations experience within a retail environment preferred
Valid Florida Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Showroom Product Merchandising – Assists with the transition and setup of products across all categories. This includes furniture, power motion upholstery, mattresses, rugs, lamps, chandeliers, and TVs/electronics. Participates in the overall showroom merchandising, including moving and placing products to create impactful displays. Ensures product displays meet company merchandising standards by checking product placement for optimal angles and layout, and that vignettes and displays adhere to density and ADA pathway guidelines, with additional attention to lighting. Safety standards are a top priority as products are set up, including securing electrical cords for motion upholstery, taping down rugs, stabilizing TV stand stacks, securing hanging chairs and umbrellas in the outdoor section & maintaining Rug Racks (in select showrooms). Executes changes to home accents on Strike Zones, Entry Strike Zones, Style Pods, and during holiday installations, including consolidating markdown accent categories. Assists with the installation of Marketing POP & signage for sales events or other promotional activities. Reacts to showroom audits (Visual, Marketing, Mattress, RFID, and Truck) and ensures that all feedback is addressed promptly.
Product Receiving & Tagging – Receiving, opening, RFID tagging, and staging home accents, and assisting with the check-in of palletized products delivered to the showroom. Moving sold display products to the warehouse for customer or third-party pickup, as time permits.
Upkeep Maintenance of Showroom Exterior & Warehouse – Maintains the showroom exterior by performing a daily sweep and removing any trash, debris & palm fronds as needed. Assists with removing rug tape stains from carpet after performing moves within showroom. Responsible for the daily cleanliness of the warehouse area and property, including but not limited to sweeping, sorting recyclable product packaging, and keeping areas neat, clean, and organized. Ensures showroom tools and equipment are always present & maintained with appropriate stock of warehouse supplies on hand. Assists with the removal of showroom damages after being processed by Regional or TL.
Upkeep the Maintenance of Product in the Showroom – Handles minor repairs and touch-ups on display product as necessary. Checks product throughout showroom daily for functionality, potential hazards and corrects as needed. Cleans showroom product when excessively dirty or as necessary. Reacts to showroom issues report from Sales department regarding issues with merchandise in showroom. Tightens Impact stands & LPG Signholders as needed throughout the showroom.
Addressing Showroom Lighting & Chandeliers – Responsible for maintenance of all track lighting, including changing light bulbs as needed and on fixtures throughout the showroom under 16 feet. Re-directs lighting after any product moves to ensure proper lighting of product. Responsible for hanging, wiring and moving chandeliers for display in showroom. Ensures proper bulbs and hues are placed in chandeliers depending on environment. Completes cleaning of glass on chandeliers when hanging & as needed once hung. Assists with plugging in Lamps as needed.
Inventory Control – Owns inventory control and RFID product tagging process, including physically counting all received plugs (Home Accents) & product, parts, supplies. Works with Delivery Technicians to ensure products are received in good condition and following one-piece flow philosophy. Reviews weekly inventory variances with Sales team and assists with reconciling. Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role.